MERINO OP CLASS C TYPE 



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Fig. 230. — "Some sheep of the Class (C) have been shown that closely 

 resemble Southdown or Shropshire In general form." 



neck make this part appear longer than it really is. Two 

 folds are objectionable in the wether, but in the breeding 

 ram these furnish evidence of possible transmission of the 

 heavy fleece, and so should not be discriminated against. 

 The forequarters of the Class C Merino frequently show 

 prominence of shoulder, narrowness of breast and too much 

 length of leg. The shoulders should be well placed, sloping 

 nicely to the back and being smoothly covered with a mod- 

 erate thickness of flesh. A reasonable fullness or thickness 

 of breast and brisket, with some prominence to each, should 

 be sought. A large fold or apron covers tlie brisket and 

 gives it prominence. Excess of fold here is not associated 

 with strong mutton conformation. The legs should be fairly 

 wide apart and straight, the toes pointing directly forward. 



